BANGOR DAILY NEWS • January 18, 2024
It’s not a regulated or licensed form of mental health therapy, but the field of “ecotherapy” is gaining ground not only across the country but also here in Maine. Its practitioners advise clients to get outside and connect with nature as part of an overall treatment plan. Based on the idea that people are connected to, and impacted by the natural world, ecotherapy — also called “green” or “nature” therapy — centers on the positive connections between humans and the natural world. This can mean regular outdoor sessions with a licensed therapist or simple exercises practiced by individuals on their own.